affirm
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Britannica Dictionary definition of AFFIRM
[+ object]
1
formal
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to say that something is true in a confident way
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We cannot affirm that this painting is genuine.
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The two men affirm that they are innocent. = The two men affirm their innocence. [=they say they are not guilty]
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They neither affirmed nor denied their guilt.
2
formal
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to show a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea)
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see also life-affirming
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laws affirming the racial equality of all peoples
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They continued to affirm their religious beliefs.
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affirm life
3
law
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to decide that the judgment of another court is correct
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The decision was affirmed by a higher court.
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The court affirmed his conviction. [=the court agreed that he was guilty]
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the affirmation of guilt/innocence
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When asked if the statement was true, he nodded his head in affirmation.
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The ceremony was an affirmation of their religious beliefs.
